AEIMD Summer Science Camp promotes a better world through knowledge and education!
Mission Statement
To promote the recruitment and retention of students (particularly minorities) pursuing a degree in any Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related major.
About Us
We are recent graduates of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and we want to spark change!! Positive role models are needed in every community and our vision is to be that positive influence on the younger generation, our future leaders. We are all in this together – and we thank you for visiting our site and we appreciate your interest.....now we have a job to accomplish, and we intend to deliver! This is our online meeting place, where we display our activities, recognize outstanding campers, and publicize our mission. Here is some additional information on our camp leaders:
- Executive Camp Director, Obie Abakporo
- Masters of Science-Mechanical Engineering (July 2014)
- Sustainable Energy
- FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
- President, Twan Capehart
- Masters of Science-Mechanical Engineering (April 2012)
- FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Our Work
Volunteered and co-coordinated “A Walk For
Education” (AWFE, promotes the pursuit of education throughout the community
alongside prominent community figures). Developed multiple engineering activities provided for students
of all ages to enjoy. Over 300 community members were in attendance: Volunteers
from FAMU NSBE; UCF NSBE; UF NSBE, FAMU Organizations, FSU Organizations, local
elementary, middle, and high schools, the Tallahassee Police Dept, and City of
Tallahassee (including Mayor John Marks).
Instructor of Multiple Engineering camps:
- Gulf County STEM Academy
- ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
- Engineering Concepts Institute
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Babysitter: |
Summer Camp: |
AEIMD Camp: |
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Cost/week: |
$600 (at $15/hour) |
$190 |
$135 |
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Food: |
Yours |
None |
Provided |
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Instructors: |
N/A |
Coaches, Teaching certificate holders, volunteers |
Graduate-level Engineers with a M.S degree minimum from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering |
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Tools: |
Cell Phone |
Whistles, Busy Work |
Experiments, introductory/college level exercises, Real life challenges |
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Facilities: |
House (Yours/Theirs) |
Gym, Classroom |
FAMU-FSU COE Computer Lab |
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Age of Instructors: |
16-65 |
30-63 |
28 |
Make a Difference
Whether you are a lifetime advocate, new to our cause, or just want to volunteer, we invite you to join us. We welcome new ideas, input, feedback, and constructive criticism from campers and parents alike, we value your enthusiasm and interest in our endeavors. Together we can save the planet, challenge stereotypes, and ensure the future of the younger generation of all ethnicities and demographics!.......What have you AEIMD for lately!?
Tallahassee, Florida | (206) 354-1798
